W4r3 anxiety

[Puffin1972]

Enjoying the feeling of achievement but with a full 20mins to complete I'm feeling the fear. Can you please tell me how to get through it feels like a big jump

[steviej99 Graduate]

Nothing to fear Puffin. Trust the plan. Every run and every week prepares you for the next. Take it slow and steady and you'll smash it and amaze yourself,!

[Puffin1972 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

👍 Means a lot to be part of the group thanks for the support and encouragement

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Puffin1972]

No probs. I posted on here after every run and it helped big time. Especially when things got tough. Looking forward to following your progress

[Bigfeet Graduate]

As Steviej99 says, trust the plan. We all feared that one - some even thought it was a mistake in the app and re-downloaded it - but you can do it. I made myself think of it as 4 runs of minutes, just without a rest in between....

[Puffin1972 Graduate in reply to Bigfeet]

That's exactly what I thought 😂 just need to get mentally ready for it thanks for your support

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Puffin1972]

don't over think it, just go through it, slowly.

[GreenLizard Graduate]

I know just what you mean. For me choosing a place that I liked was an important part of the process so I could enjoy being there even if my legs were like lead.

I haven’t run since leaving school 40 years ago and I did it - you can too. Slow and steady works for me 😁

Let us know how you get on!

[Puffin1972 Graduate in reply to GreenLizard]

I'll keep going slow and steady and enjoy the challenge

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Yes it's scary, but the plan works and you can do it. If you are finding it tough while running and start to panic, just slow down and remember to breathe! You might think that you can't go any slower (!) But you can. Always 😊🐌

[Puffin1972 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks for the support I'll defo give it my best

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🤗 you are more prepared for this than you will ever realise until afterwards! Your strength & stamina have been built up, getting you ready for what you originally set out to do on this program, and that is run 🏃‍♀️.

Get a good selection of music, keep it slow, enjoy the feeling of being a real runner, slow it down some more & before you know it you will be posting on here, glowing in the aftermath! 🌷

[Shepsbird Graduate]

You will surprise yourself when you believe in yourself! You CAN do this!!!

[Puffin1972 Graduate in reply to Shepsbird]

Hi everyone I did it 20mins slow jog and if felt great a massive boost to my confidence. Thanks for all the help and support xx